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Re: Next England Captain
Posted: Tue Oct 25, 2011 3:34 pm
by martin71109
Knots & crosses wrote:He was a solid figurehead for the abramovich regime to be built on, having come through the youth system. The fact that is was the last 1st team regular to do do should not be forgotten.
As for him being world class? I think he makes Rio Ferdinand look world class. & you should be aware of my feelings towards Rio.
can you enlighten us please??
Next England Captain
Posted: Tue Oct 25, 2011 3:48 pm
by Knots & crosses
martin71109 wrote:Knots & crosses wrote:He was a solid figurehead for the abramovich regime to be built on, having come through the youth system. The fact that is was the last 1st team regular to do do should not be forgotten.
As for him being world class? I think he makes Rio Ferdinand look world class. & you should be aware of my feelings towards Rio.
can you enlighten us please??
he's shite. Very shite. Was done at the top level 3 years ago. Should be playing for someone like spurs or everton.
Re: Next England Captain
Posted: Tue Oct 25, 2011 3:53 pm
by Furious Wolfie 180
Knots & crosses wrote:martin71109 wrote:Knots & crosses wrote:He was a solid figurehead for the abramovich regime to be built on, having come through the youth system. The fact that is was the last 1st team regular to do do should not be forgotten.
As for him being world class? I think he makes Rio Ferdinand look world class. & you should be aware of my feelings towards Rio.
can you enlighten us please??
he's shite. Very shite. Was done at the top level 3 years ago. Should be playing for someone like spurs or everton.
His demise started last season, prior to that he was magnificant...
Re: Next England Captain
Posted: Tue Oct 25, 2011 3:55 pm
by D & B
Knots & crosses wrote:martin71109 wrote:Knots & crosses wrote:He was a solid figurehead for the abramovich regime to be built on, having come through the youth system. The fact that is was the last 1st team regular to do do should not be forgotten.
As for him being world class? I think he makes Rio Ferdinand look world class. & you should be aware of my feelings towards Rio.
can you enlighten us please??
he's shite. Very shite. Was done at the top level 3 years ago. Should be playing for someone like spurs or everton.
On what grounds? Speed? Fitness? Tackling.
His reading of the game is still very good imo.
Re: Next England Captain
Posted: Tue Oct 25, 2011 4:01 pm
by martin71109
Knots & crosses wrote:martin71109 wrote:Knots & crosses wrote:He was a solid figurehead for the abramovich regime to be built on, having come through the youth system. The fact that is was the last 1st team regular to do do should not be forgotten.
As for him being world class? I think he makes Rio Ferdinand look world class. & you should be aware of my feelings towards Rio.
can you enlighten us please??
he's shite. Very shite. Was done at the top level 3 years ago. Should be playing for someone like spurs or everton.
dont think he has been playing much of late, seems to be injured or cannot dislodge the other centre-backs
or maybe he is just shit and age is catching up on him

Next England Captain
Posted: Tue Oct 25, 2011 4:04 pm
by Knots & crosses
D & B wrote:Knots & crosses wrote:martin71109 wrote:Knots & crosses wrote:He was a solid figurehead for the abramovich regime to be built on, having come through the youth system. The fact that is was the last 1st team regular to do do should not be forgotten.
As for him being world class? I think he makes Rio Ferdinand look world class. & you should be aware of my feelings towards Rio.
can you enlighten us please??
he's shite. Very shite. Was done at the top level 3 years ago. Should be playing for someone like spurs or everton.
On what grounds? Speed? Fitness? Tackling.
His reading of the game is still very good imo.
on the grounds that the game is too fast for him, his concentration levels are akin to that of the navigator that missed the iceberg the titanic hit, & his fitness levels are now comparable to Darren Anderton.
Re: Next England Captain
Posted: Tue Oct 25, 2011 4:09 pm
by D & B
Knots & crosses wrote:D & B wrote:Knots & crosses wrote:martin71109 wrote:Knots & crosses wrote:He was a solid figurehead for the abramovich regime to be built on, having come through the youth system. The fact that is was the last 1st team regular to do do should not be forgotten.
As for him being world class? I think he makes Rio Ferdinand look world class. & you should be aware of my feelings towards Rio.
can you enlighten us please??
he's shite. Very shite. Was done at the top level 3 years ago. Should be playing for someone like spurs or everton.
On what grounds? Speed? Fitness? Tackling.
His reading of the game is still very good imo.
on the grounds that the game is too fast for him, his concentration levels are akin to that of the navigator that missed the iceberg the titanic hit, & his fitness levels are now comparable to Darren Anderton.
I blame Twitter.
Next England Captain
Posted: Tue Oct 25, 2011 4:11 pm
by Knots & crosses
D & B wrote:Knots & crosses wrote:D & B wrote:Knots & crosses wrote:martin71109 wrote:
can you enlighten us please??
he's shite. Very shite. Was done at the top level 3 years ago. Should be playing for someone like spurs or everton.
On what grounds? Speed? Fitness? Tackling.
His reading of the game is still very good imo.
on the grounds that the game is too fast for him, his concentration levels are akin to that of the navigator that missed the iceberg the titanic hit, & his fitness levels are now comparable to Darren Anderton.
I blame Twitter.
you would not be alone in that assertation.
Re: Next England Captain
Posted: Tue Oct 25, 2011 5:28 pm
by Dicie
Snakehipsx2 wrote:I'd prefer to see them give it to someone like Phil Jones.